Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor - Part-Time

Savannah Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Savannah Technical College is seeking a part‑time Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor on the Savannah Campus. The instructor reports to the Dean for Health Sciences and the Department Head of the Dental Hygiene Program.

Responsibilities include teaching, evaluating student performance, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. Evening/weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Must hold Georgia Dental Hygiene licensure in good standing.
• Associate degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution.
• Must be flexible to teach day, evening, or weekend classes.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms, laboratories, and clinicals using appropriate teaching methods.
• Evaluates instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing and/or evaluation methods.
• Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow‑up.
• Coordinates cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned.
• Assist with completion of reports and requests for information from internal and external departments and agencies.
• Ensure compliance with dental hygiene accreditation standards of regional and national accrediting agencies.
• Collaborate with colleagues on common curriculum areas.
• Instruct students.
• Maintains a student‑oriented approach to education.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical supervision

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene

Bachelor's degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

Word processing

Excel

Email

Job description

Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor – Part‑Time

Agency: Savannah Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000005696

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS

Job Description

Position: Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor Savannah Technical College is seeking a part‑time Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor on the Savannah Campus. The individual will report to the Dean for Health Sciences and the Department Head of the Dental Hygiene Program.

Responsibilities

• Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms, laboratories, and clinicals using appropriate teaching methods.
• Evaluates instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing and/or evaluation methods.
• Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow‑up.
• Coordinates cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned.
• Assist with completion of reports and requests for information from internal and external departments and agencies.
• Ensure compliance with dental hygiene accreditation standards of regional and national accrediting agencies.
• Collaborate with colleagues on common curriculum areas.
• Instruct students.
• Maintains a student‑oriented approach to education.
• Attends faculty and other meetings as assigned.
• Is familiar with academic freedom and professional responsibility.
• Maintains a desirable and safe classroom, laboratory, and clinical conditions.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences.
• Follow policies/procedures of Savannah Technical College to include standards for student‑faculty professional relationships/interaction.
• Improves professionally and maintains currency in the courses taught by reading and utilizing materials found in trade, technical, and professional publications.
• Obtain and maintain certification and degree as required.
• Attend professional and specialty courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Georgia Dental Hygiene of Dentist Licensure in good standing with the Georgia Board of Dentistry.
• Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene of related field from an accredited, post‑secondary institution.
• Must be flexible to teach day, evening, or weekend classes.
• Possess current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
• Possess valid driver's license and proof of insurability.
• Possess basic computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in dental hygiene or a related field from an accredited, post‑secondary institution.
• Two (2) years clinical practice experience.
• Experience teaching adults and/or supervising students in a clinical setting.
• American Heart Association BLS and Heartsaver Instructor.

Physical Demands

Teaching responsibilities are typically performed in a classroom/lab environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for three (3) - four (4) continuous hours at a time. The employee frequently lifts/carries objects that weigh 10 lbs. or less. Clinical responsibilities are typically performed in a hospital, long term care facility, or other medical facilities and require that the employee stand/or walk for ten (10) - twelve (12) hours: bend, twist, push/and or pull for three (3) - four ( 4) hours; and occasionally lift 50 lbs. to 75 lbs. per rotation. The exposure to infectious diseases, gas, or fumes is possible during clinical rotations.

Salary/Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience.

Application Procedure

Position considered open until filled. POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

Eligibility

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

Compliance and Contact

Invitation to Self-Identify: For compliance activities, contact Jasmine Sanders, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or [phone], [e-mail]. Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn: Jasmine Sanders, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405.

Accreditation

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Additional Requirements

Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.

Qualified Applicants

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

About the State of Georgia

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employers in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.